Heese Early Origins

The surname Heese was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where this distinguished Irish family descended from the ancient Kings of Munster, and their territories were in the south western part of County Cork. Their ancient family seat was Aghamilly Castle in Pobble O'Hea.

Heese Spelling Variations

Heese Spelling Variations

Many variations of the name Heese were found in archives from the Middle Ages. The spelling and language in which the people's names were recorded was often up to the individual scribe. Variations of the name Heese found include O'Hea, Hea, Heas, Hees, O'Hear, Hayes, O'Hay, Hay and others.

Heese Early History

Heese Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heese research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1205, 1172 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Heese History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heese Early Notables (pre 1700)

Heese Early Notables (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Heese Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McDonnell, Frances. Emigrants from Ireland to America 1735-1743 A Transcription of the report of the Irish House of Commons into Enforced emigration to America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1331-5).

Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).

Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.

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The Heese Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Heese Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.